The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-25
MAJ. j. Z, PETIT CHOSEN.
A UNANIMOUS SELECTION By THE
CITY's BUSINESS MEN.
The Vacancy In the Board Of Fire and
Police Commissioners Referred to the
Governor. with All Embarrassments
Removed.

Turshant 10 q call, JOINT meeting Oh
the Cotton and Merchants exchanges was
held yesterday afternoon at the Cotton
exchange room, for the purpose of sug-
costing the name OF suitable person 10
fill the vancancy in the board of fire and
police commissioners, caused by the death
OF the late Ii. A. Montgomery.
There was very large attendance OF
members present when President l.. b.
Suggs, OF the Cotton exchange, called the
meeting 10 order, stating that it was neces-
sary to select n chairman and secretary.
On motion, Col VIM. +. Taylor was
elected chairman and Henry Hotter Sec
rotary.
J.. T. PETIT SELECTED.
Chairman Taylor briefly stated the OBJ
ject OF the meeting and added that nomina-
tons were in order. Mr.. John X. Speed
nominated Mr.. J. T. Pettitt for the posi-
ton OF fire and police commissioner stat
ing that the gentleman was 80 well known
it was unnecessary 10 make any speech OF
introduction. The nomination was sec
ondcd by Mr.. Morgan T. Kelly and score
Of Others.
There were no other nominations and
the question was called for, and on be-
ing put by the chairman, Maj. Petit was
selected by an unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
Mr.. W. b. Mallory offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That committee Of five be
appointed by the chair to draft suitable
resolutions expressing the sense and spirit
OF this meeting, which resolutions shall be
signed by the chairman of this meeting
and the chairmen of the two exchanges
and forwarded TO the Governor"
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
In pursuance OF the above, Chairman
Taylor appointed the following committee;
| Thomas II. Allen, chairman; John w
Cochran, w. j. Crawford and NJ. Burke,
after which the meeting adjourned.
Report of the Committee.
Gov Robt l.. Taylor. Nashville, Tenn.
Dear Sir-At joint meeting Of the Cot
ton and Merchants exchanges held this
the cath day Of October, 1887, for the pur
pose of suggesting the name OF a suitabl,
person to be appointed by the Governor "a
ill the vacancy in the board Of fire and
police commissioners OF the Taxing Dis
trict of Shelby county, created by the
death Of Col. Henry A. Montgomery, Maj
James T. Petit was unanimously agreed
upon az being pre-eminently qualified fol
the delicate and responsible duties of said
office, and without dissent declared 10 be
the choice of both bodies for said position
The undersigned committee was appointed
b. present the name OF Mai. Petit 10 the
Governor, and IA the representatives Of
both exchanges 10 request his appoint
ment 10 said vacancy
In discharging the duty thus imposed
the undersigned desire 10 say that MAJ
Petit Is one OF our foremost merchants
who has always taken a deep interest in
all that looked 10 the welfare and advance
ment Of our city and its people. lie !,
largely interested in and thoroughly identi
fled with our future growth and pros
pcrity.
lie Is not and has never been poll
ucian; yet he has always taken an active
part In public affairs and given freely o.
his means and time % secure ald main
tain good government.
His personal integrity is above sus
picion, and his ripe experience and grea
executive ability are guarantees tina
should the trust be imposed ON him 4
will be faithfully and efficiently per
formed.
Speaking for ourselves and the two ex
changes, we beg 10 assure your cXcellenc,
that his appointment will be eminently
satisfactory 10 our entire people. Very no
spectfully. TnOs. II. ALLEN, Chm,
w. j. CnAwFoRD,
VI. BURKE,
JSo. w. CocuRAs,
W. l.. CLArP,
W. 7. TAYLOR,
Chairman Joint convention Cotton ant
Merchants exchanges
l.. Is. SUGGs,
President Cotton exchange.
j. II. MAKriS,
President Merchants exchange.
A committee will be appointed later ;,
present the matterin person TO the Govern
or.